Suppose a young boy is always tired and fatigued, suffering from a metabolic disease. Which of the following organelles is most likely malfunctioning in this disease?
A) lysosomes
B) Golgi apparatus
C) mitochondria
D) smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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Mitochondria are responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration. If they are malfunctioning, cells may not be producing enough ATP, leading to fatigue and tiredness. This is commonly seen in metabolic diseases such as mitochondrial myopathy. Lysosomes are mainly involved in breaking down waste materials, Golgi apparatus is responsible for packaging and transporting proteins, and smooth endoplasmic reticulum plays a role in lipid metabolism and detoxification, but none of these organelles are directly involved in energy production.

Suppose a Young Boy Is Always Tired and Fatigued, Suffering